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School: Drumlease (roll number 15382)

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Drumlease, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Tomás Diolún
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0201, Page 238

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    The Forge
    In this part of the country there are three blacksmiths. These men are called Gilbride. Hamilton, and Mac Morrow. These men are young and strong.
    I heard a story why the blacksmith is never tired. One day our Blessed Lady was going on a journey she lost the pin of her cloak. She asked a cow herd to give her a pin. He refused and the Blessed Virgin went on her journey.
    As she reached a forge she asked the smith for a pin. He took a coin of his pocket and he made a pin out of it. Then he give it to the Blessed Virgin who
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Jonston
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrickacroghery, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    J.J. Johnston
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrickacroghery, Co. Leitrim